News & Updates
Fifth Annual Radiothon Hits $1 Million Mark
For the second year in a row, the annual S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon raised more than $1 million during it’s fifteen-hour broadcast from the Somerset Collection in Troy, MI on Thursday, December 8. The day featured interviews with old and new friends, including Hugh Jackman Dr. Phil, Lily Tomlin, Tim Allen, Jane Pauley, Billy Bob Thornton, […]
Volunteers Create Special Memories at Salvation Army Christmas Party
Patty Massman of Macomb Township didn’t know what to expect when she registered for the first time to volunteer at S.A.Y. Detroit’s annual Christmas party to benefit The Salvation Army’s shelter clients and their children. By the end of her morning of service on Saturday (Dec. 3) at The Salvation Army Harbor Light in Detroit, […]
Souls Shining Brightly in the Heart of Detroit
Encouraging souls to shine everywhere, Levi and Bassie Shemtov prove that being exceptional is in every one of us right here in the heart of Detroit. Air Date: December 1, 2016
Man’s Best Friend in the Heart of Detroit
With a belly rub and a good hug, Dan Cojanu and the dogs of the Canine Advocacy Program are bringing peace to children right here in the Heart of Detroit. Air Date: November 17, 2016
Bountiful Community Gardens in the Heart of Detroit
With a little planning and planting Jerry Ann Hebron has created a community and a garden right here in the heart of Detroit. Air Date: October 10, 2016
Michigan Masons Make a Difference at S.A.Y. Play
It was a busy and exciting morning at the S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center as Mitch Albom and the Michigan Masons Charitable Foundation announced a 10-year, multimillion dollar grant for S.A.Y. Detroit in what may be the single largest commitment to S.A.Y. Detroit, and to S.A.Y. Play, yet received. In honor of this gift, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan […]
Cool Thoughts During This Hot Summer
Yes, it’s the heat of summer, but here’s a little news to cool you off and make you excited about the winter months ahead: We have secured the date for our annual A Time to Help Christmas Party for shelter residents at The Salvation Army Harbor Light in Detroit. Please plan on joining us Dec. […]
Ally and The Detroit Water Ice Factory Launch “Ally Caring Coconut” Flavor
$3.13 from each sale of Ally Caring Coconut will be donated to S.A.Y. Detroit Ally Financial and The Detroit Water Ice Factory announced a new water ice flavor called Ally Caring Coconut, with proceeds going to benefit the local Detroit community. As part of its 313 Pledge, Ally will donate $3.13 to local nonprofit S.A.Y. […]
Saturday’s Pistons Clinic a Huge Hit!
A few months ago, SAY Play proudly announced our partnership with the Detroit Pistons. This Saturday marked the first of many events that will be hosted by our beloved basketball team. Teaming up with Henry Ford Health System, the Pistons brought together an outstanding roster of Pistons Alumni, coaches and entertainers to bring health and […]
Working Homes Working Families Transforms Vacant Lot to Community Park
Ezell Robinson called it “a double blessing.” On Tuesday, the 55-year-old U.S. Army veteran stood in front of a new neighborhood playground